Movember

Well as you know I am pretty big fan of the month of March being dedicated to the Moustache but I just had to share Movember with you all.  I had heard of it before but have a friend participating this year.  I visited the website and was blown away by the involvement.  From what I can tell they have raised millions of dollars for Prostate Cancer Research and have a ton of participants around the world.  It looks like DC Shoes and Playboy are pretty big sponsors.

Their participation and goodwill puts us to shame but I think we kind of win in the whole actually respecting and honoring the Moustache aspect.

Check it out, make a donation to one of our own Kurtis.  

Moustache For President

Now those who know me know that I am not one for much on the political front.  While I am quite grateful for the freedoms we do have in this country I think our political system is flawed.  Any ways...as you go out to cast your vote for president, remember, though you might not have heard of him, there is a third choice...

Bob Barr, the presidential candidate for the Libertarian party.  One of the most amazing things is the fact that he has a moustache, which just screams, "I am ready to lead this country with confidence."  I have done some research on the Libertarian party and while I don't agree with everything they believe I am definitely down for smaller government!

Any ways, even if you don't vote for the Moustached Candidate, do get out there and vote.  The only way we might ever see change is for people to voice their opinions.

After Burn After Reading George Clooney Sports Moustache

The man, the myth, the legend, George Clooney has been spotted sporting a Moustache for an upcoming film roll according this Telegraph UK article.  Supposedly he is some crazy soldier who utilizes ancient Chinese mind techniques to deal with the enemy.  So kind of loosely based on my own life story...of a dream I had once.  The movie is titled Men that Stare at Goats.

Oddly enough as I write this entry and think about my last few I am beginning to understand my own underlying purpose behind this blog.  I think as I look at those around me that don't believe in Moustache March, I want them to see how cool it is to have a 'stache for a while.  I mean there is a dating site, Adam Corolla did it, now George Clooney?  I am confident enough in my own 'stache that it is not a personal defense but more of my own version of an infomercial. What more do you need.  It just makes sense.

Is Online Dating Safe for the Moustached?

During one of my quests for the new and interesting in the depths of the interwebs I happened to stumble upon something amazing.  There is a new dating site called Stache Passions, and I quote: 

A 100% free social networking & online dating site specifically for singles with a passion for the Stache.

Now by the grace of God I found my soul mate(girl willing to put up with my antics) so I don't require the services of such a site.  But it is encouraging that there is a place for the owner/seeker of the moustache to go to connect.  I have had single guys tell me in the past that they will pass on the 'stache to keep their options open.  I say if your significant other can't accept you with a 'stache, what's next?  Tucked in shirts and chick flicks?  You have to hold your ground and now you can find that special someone who is already down with it.

Note:  After looking at the site more, it looks like it is pretty young but hopefully it will grow.  It also appears that the site is part of a passions dating network but I am still impressed that this site exists!

'Stache Bash 2008

If you follow the Moustache Community at all, you are probably well aware that this month brings Stache Bash 2008 to the Lumiere Casino in St. Louis.  This event is put on by our good friends over at the American Mustache Institute.  I will not be able to make the trip this year but if you are in the neighborhood, or have an abundance of frequent flyer miles, you won't want to miss the event.  They are also currently taking votes for the Mustached American of the Year which will be announced at the event.  The event goes down 10/25 and has been themed as "It'll be a Hairy Halloween."  Tickets are $22 online and $25 at the door.  With the price of admission you get live music, open bar, a gaming coupon for the casino and plenty of prizes are up for grabs as well.  They expect to sell out the event with 1000 people which is pretty impressive. Although we like to put are energies into the month of March we are very grateful for the work done by AMI and will continue to support their endeavors in supporting the Moustache.

Dad's and Grad's Sale

I decided to do the first ever Dad's and Grad's sale this year on the Moustache March site.  You all have that dad or grad in your life that lives or loves the 'stache and what better way to show them you love them then by getting them a shirt(now $10) or bandana(now $2) from this year's Moustache March store?

There is another reason for the sale.  I have some shirts left and I can only wear so many of them.  Smalls and mediums especially don't seem to jive with my 'svelte' figure.

My wife also told me that I need to sell some more stuff if I want to get a real birthday present.  She did give me an early gift by letting me grow my moustache back for Moustache May.  She is so good to me.  But I am really hoping for a Wii Fit for my birthday so I can wear a medium shirt next year.

Adam Carolla w/ a Moustache

This was a sad week for many of us...Adam Carolla, even utilizing a unicycle and a moustache, could not impress America enough to stay on dancing with the stars. I was impressed by the performance although he does look quite stiff. Check the end of the video for a good view of the 'stache.

Alex Trebek, Sporting the 'Stache Again?

Well this morning a coworker who shares the respect for the moustache told me he caught Jeopardy last night and informed me that Alex Trebek was once again sporting the moustache. I don't watch much any more, it has just gotten too easy. This excited me to no end but then I found this blurb on wikipedia's Alex Trebek entry:

In late 2001, during Jeopardy!'s 18th season, Trebek shaved the mustache that he had worn for over 30 years. He wore a fake mustache for the first half of the April 1, 2008 episode as an April Fools' joke.

A cruel joke indeed. Oh well I guess I will have to cement Will Ferrel's portrayal as my mental image for the time being.

Single Tear

While most of the world is busy playing pranks and telling funny jokes on April 1st, I am in a somber mood. Today my moustache came off. After 3 months of preparation and one month of pure enjoyment my face is bare. This year is even more drastic since I have no facial hair whatsoever and nary a hair on my head. I think this is the first time that my eyebrows have been so lonely in over two years, though I think my new found abundance of nose and ear hair are keeping them company.

So while your coworkers are finding their staplers in strawberry jello and gmail is telling you that you can change the date on your emails, I ask you to take a moment and think of all the moustache marchers out there that today can only look forward to next year.

As I post this blog I once again shed a single tear ...

Handlebar Moustache

I got the privilege to sport a handlebar moustache for the past week.  Now, I have been growing my moustache since early december and still didn't get the length I was looking for.  I think I have convinced my wife that I will need even more growing time next year.

The handlebar did definitely get the most praise of all my different styles.  It is not one you see enough these days and brings fond memories to many.  I got a lot of "monopoly mans" and Rollie Fingers and even Mr. Peanut, who didn't have a 'stache but who knows.

I do think it was an apt way to bring some enthusiasm towards the end of another wonderful Moustache March!

Half Mooned Blogging

I am happy to say that after a long hiatus, yetep.blogspot.com is back in action.  It is now aptly named "Half Mooned Blogging" and is written by one of our own, Mike "the Minstrel" Peterson.  His latest post is an intriguing picture story of his moustached trip to our nation's capital.  Check it out!

Mohawk and Moustache Experience

Well as promised I will now give you a glimpse into life with a moustache and a mohawk.  I shaved the mohawk on a Saturday afternoon in anticipation of a cheap and saucy party I would be attending later that evening.  

Before the party Mike and I decided to visit the pump room at work to take some sweet pictures.  One of my roles at work is facilities manager so I thought nothing of going in on a Saturday afternoon.  I did forget however that the building locks down at 5 on Saturdays and we set the alarm off.  We would have a lot of explaining to do if the security company would have shown up.

Any ways, on the way to the party I stopped by Arby's to pick my appetizer for the evening...5 for 6.95 mozzarella sticks.  I got some pretty amazing giggle from the workers in the back and the classic "I have to walk to the bathroom" move by one of the employees to get a good look.  They couldn't take their eyes off of me, which happens all the time, but a little more at this time.  Needless to say the people at the party were quite impressed with my dedication but Mike won for "Cheapest" for the second year in a row.

Sunday my wife and I went to the gym and I think people were a little shocked by the still red mohawk on the treadmill.  Afterwards I got many of the same looks as Arby's while visiting Wendy's.

That night I couldn't bring myself to show the mohawk at church but did get a few comments on my 'stache and the hair hangin' out the back of my hat.

Monday at work was an adventure as well.  Most people were pretty supportive except the HR manager, my manager and the VP of the company who I am sure were taking notes of my unprofessionalism in the workplace.

I decided to shave it all off Monday night, which interestingly enough was what my wife liked the least.  She was fully supportive of the mohawk and is tempted to have me keep the 'stache permanently.

Mohawk May...Meet Moustache March

So I am tempted to do a survey but I am pretty sure I don't need to.  As a childhood male, what are the two hair features that are longed after?  If my memory serves me right it would be the moustache and the mohawk.

I can remember a time around 4 or 5 years old when my buddy Jared and I got ahold of some black model paint and for an hour or so became men, by painting moustaches on our face.  Only problem then was his grandma spent what seemed like the same amount of time scrubbing the paint of with steel wool.

I can also remember until the time when i was...oh let's face it, 30, everytime my hair was long enough and would stick up I would fake the mohawk.  

If you are honest with yourself, and male, I think you would have to agree with me that these are two things that males aspire towards.

Obviously I have been able to indulge in the Moustache during March and over the past few years I have justified actually cutting a mohawk with the invention of Mohawk May, although I have to admit I don't have quite as many converts as Moustache March. Now during those times I would take the sides down to a "3" attachment or so and keep it for maybe a day before going back to my standard buzz cut.

This year I combined the two and did a full bald sided mohawk during Moustache March.  Check back in to see how it went for me

Moustaches and Hot Topic

So I am confident enough in myself to let you know that I found myself in Hot Topic over the weekend. While at the mall I usually pop in to see what's on the clearance rack that I absolutely need. I was sporting my Moustache March shirt and of course my moustache.

The first employee I ran into had his hair partially died green and was wearing a kilt(I now realize this was probably his attempt at a St. Patrick's Day outfit...it worked). He proceeded to compliment me on my moustache and how cool it was to have a 'stache and be wearing a moustache shirt.

When I got to the counter to make my purchase the other two employees behind the counter were very impressed by the shirt and my moustache as well. I proceeded to give my quick canned explanation of Moustache March and handed them business cards. They were blown away and I quote, "This is the coolest thing I have ever seen, every one should have a moustache." My heart was warmed, I grabbed my belt, bracelet and chain wallet that I had purchased and left. It is good to see the young and "punk" of America have a respect for all things moustache.

American Mustache Institute

I just figured I should give a shot out to the American Mustache Institute.  These guys are in the trenches year round fighting the good fight for the 'stache.  It is true they don't spell moustache with an "o" but I am willing to forgive them...this time.

It is well worth it to check out their videos of the week.  I have seen James Brown giving a dance lesson in the 70's and guys talking about how a 'stache can help the republicans and/or democrats win the election.

They also got some good press for wanting to move the Super Bowl to Saturday.  They have a pretty convincing argument.  I think it makes sense, nothing like having to go to work the day after consuming an inhuman amount of wings, candy, dips and most likely beer.  Plus for the church going crowd it always creates a dilemma.

Welcome

Welcome to the all new Moustache March Blog.  I, Tank, thought it was time to have a blog where I can pass info, stories, etc. on to our crew.  You will also find guest bloggers from time to time when they have something that they want to say as well.